Willow Creek Lake at Swimming Beach (Sampling Site 45)

The table below shows the most recent sampling information for
toxic algae (Microcystin) and bacteria (E.coli),
Samples are typically collected on Monday and posted on the web site on Thursday or Friday.

Nearest City - Pierce
Pierce County
This Lake is sampled weekly.
Toxic Algae Data updated on:
10/02/2014

Bacteria (E. coli) data updated:
10/02/2014

Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli (# per 100 ml)
5.73
0
This Lake is NOT on Toxic Algae Health Alert.


On the table below, the level to trigger a toxic algae Health Alert is 20 parts per billion for the toxin Microcystin. Health Alerts stay in effect until the level stays below 20 ppb for two consecutive weeks

In the Bacteria (E.coli) column, a single sample of 235 counts (or higher) per 100 ml is considered a higher risk for illness through ingestion.


Toxic Algae (Microcystin) & Bacteria (E. coli) Data
This table shows all sampling results for toxic algae and bacteria collected in 2014.

Week Starting
Weekly Health
Alert
Level of Microcystin (ppb)
E. coli
(# per 100 ml)
05/05/2014
05/12/2014
No
7.17
38
05/19/2014
No
9.43
10
05/26/2014
No
11.55
13
06/02/2014
No
15.47
28
06/09/2014
No
2.48
72
06/16/2014
No
7.04
29
06/23/2014
No
14.35
118
06/30/2014
No
19.67
326
07/07/2014
No
10.42
8
07/14/2014
Yes
21.6
8
07/21/2014
Yes
18.05
4
07/28/2014
No
11.97
10
08/04/2014
Yes
38.5
1
08/11/2014
Yes
10.22
22
08/18/2014
No
7.95
2
08/25/2014
Yes
22.75
1
09/01/2014
Yes
11.81
8
09/08/2014
No
6.32
4
09/15/2014
Yes
24.76
36
09/22/2014
Yes
3.79
3
09/29/2014
No
5.73
0



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P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
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